Cobretti2 said:
Most Aussie do not mind helping someone that is in need, but sadly our dole system is exploited by generational families (3-4generations) who don't want to work. I feel sorry for the young kids as that is all they know, they are not given the opportunity to better there life due to family influences. However, booms end. Then what will happen? Also a lot of the mining industry is owned by foreign partners, so major $$$ leaving the country. Sadly our government takes this boom for granted and wastefully spends the money. It does not reinvest enough money into road and infastructure. Our capital cities public transport sytems have not expanded for decades. Sadly most people have to work in the CBD, but affordable houses (ones that cost less than $550,000-$600,000 for three bedroom family home) are out 30-40kms away from the CBD, where some areas have no public transport. Driving in is a nightmare and it costs a lot to park. basically I am saying, the money could be spent better and crackdowns on those who exploit the system should happen. That way Australi can continue to develop. Instead of live life to the full at 200% pace till the money runs out. |
I imagine a large chunk of these families living of the dole are native australians.
A bit of an exaggeration dont you think. Tightening of the welfare policies may free up some capital but it may also worsen/shift costs to other areas of society such as health costs, poverty...and also a welfare crackdown will not resolve those infrastructural issues you mentioned.
